The first of a pair of workshops on Industrial Hemp will be held at the Illinois Extension offices in Elizabeth, 204 Vine St., and Rockford, 1040 N. Second St., on December 19th and 20th, respectively. The workshops run from 2:00PM-4:00PM both days. The cost will be $10 per person. For more information or to register call the sponsoring Illinois Extension offices: Jo Daviess County Extension (815)-858-2273 and Winnebago County Extension (815)- 986-4357 or visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw.
The signing of the Illinois hemp bill has provided opportunities for the cultivation, distribution, and processing of hemp for fiber, grain, and CBD. Learn more about the options available in legal hemp production.
University of Illinois Extension Educator Phillip Alberti will be discussing Industrial Hemp and how farmers looking for an alternative crop that takes up a small acreage might consider growing Industrial Hemp as a short term cash crop. Topics include: types of hemp, production systems, licensing, rules, and regulations, end products; and an update on hemp in Illinois. This workshop will discuss grain and fiber production but will set a particular emphasis on CBD production. Demonstrations of various production methods will be shown while addressing issues faced throughout the growing season.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call your local Extension Office.